Militia leader Thomas Lubanga wants the International Criminal Court's president removed from the chamber handling the appeal against his conviction. Read more »
The Institute for Democracy in Southern Africa says that Zimbabwe is not ready for credible elections, citing little space for opposition politics, resurgence of political violence ... Read more »
Around 57,000 South Africans have called on President Jacob Zuma to pledge R10 billion to end violence against women. Read more »
The government is spending at least US$14 million annually in post-abortion care, which is burdening the already under-financed health system, according to Moses Mulumba, director ... Read more »
Zanu-PF has castigated statement by Botswanan President Ian Khama that the country's next election would not be free and fair and could be marked by an outbreak of violence. Read more »
Police Inspector General Sebastian Ndeitunga has denied allegations of calling for the arrest of women found wearing revealing miniskirts. Read more »
The Zambian government has terminated the operations of a Chinese-owned coal mine for failing to comply with safety and environmental regulations. Read more »
Opposition leaders attending a meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, have signed a petition asking the Commonwealth to stop assisting the country, because of alleged human rights ... Read more »
Authorities have banned three civic organizations under a controversial 2009 law that prohibits NGOs from engaging in human rights advocacy or policy-related activities and caps ... Read more »
Premier of the North West Province in South Africa has said that men found guilty of raping women and children should be punished by chemical castration. Read more »
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